— conquer.

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MARINA SANTOS.

                    She didn’t even need to mention Cal before Victor had inputed his opinion, not resisting a proud brother moment. He had always been quite protective of Marina and would always be. So hearing his approval, it had been everything and more necessary from him. If the family could approve, Marina knew nothing but her undying happiness with Cal would be worth it. “My grandmother starting guessing random celebrities. Not half off, seeing you are a basketball player.” She laughed, remembering the moment where laughter filled the room, “It makes more sense now. But hey, I love that beard on you. Anything would look good on you. This is what you get when you are attractive.” Marina would remember her week, well worth it even though she missed him. But, she was back and nothing would pull her away from him now. Hearing those next words caused her to beam, helplessly falling deeper for him with words like that, “Good. So do I.” She answers happily, not bothered by the toys everywhere. “No, please, you don’t need to apologize ever. I totally get it. How is your mom?”

It amazed him how easily his smile was back on his face and didn’t fade ever since she walked through the door. Laughing too, but he always found himself in a happy place whenever she was around. “Your grandmother sounds like a person with a good feeling for things. Real intuitive.” He grinned at her, “So, Victor didn’t tell her she wasn’t so far off then?” He didn’t mind that only a few people knew about them so far, seeing as they weren’t all that official just yet. “You’re talking about how attractive I am?” a laugh, “Do you know just how hard it is to be around you? I can barely keep my hands away from you.” And she was honestly so beautiful, it was almost crazy how much. “Mom is getting by. I wouldn’t say she’d doing good, but she’s coping. But honestly, I don’t want to talk too much about all that. I’d much rather talk about us.”

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SEBASTIAN BAKER.

“Yeah, I don’t think that really works.” He paused, “and I don’t think you know who I am. If I walk into a club without my exgirlfriend it’s on the page of half of the tabloids, and I just don’t have the mindset to deal with the number of phone calls I’d get the next day.” 

Calvin nodded, he was entirely right. He didn’t entirely know who he was, but at the same time knew who Sebastian Baker was. Most of Lanford did. “Which is definitely understandable. I wouldn’t want to deal with anything press related after a split either.” He sighed, thinking about another solution, “There’s nothing really coming to mind besides getting black out drunk.”

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CASEY MITCHELL.

Complicated. A word thrown at him more often than he’d like, because he didn’t do complicated, didn’t want to be affiliated with the complexities of adult life, and yet he usually found himself caught smack dab in the middle of it all. He certainly didn’t need his brother adding to the rubble of the things he had to deal with, especially in his perpetual state of confusion, although as the name was uttered—Marina—he had to wonder in what way it was complicated. He knew she and his brother were good friends, so he didn’t understand what Calvin’s worry was. A slight furrow of his brows as he tried to see if there was something he’d missed, a minuscule detail he failed to remember that might’ve been crucial in comprehending the situation beyond what he seemed to grasp. “Calvin,” he began, a somber tone as he spoke. “I’m glad you’re happy, but… why is it complicated?” His brother’s joy was one that he failed to discern at the moment as his brother seemed to favor worry across his features rather than expressing the happiness in question. Of course, it wasn’t something that went unnoticed to him, but as of the moment, he needed to understand what was afflicting his brother so much. 

A sigh of relief passed Calvin's lips when his brother finally spoke. Although Casey wasn’t jumping around in happiness - not that Cal would have expected something like that - he knew that it was okay? No, he didn’t know. What he did know was that Casey would value his happiness no matter what, but seeing just how confused he was as to why Cal thought this was complicated gave him unlimited hope. “Because.. because she’s Sophie’s cousin?” It was supposed to sound like a fact and not like a question, but he was still testing waters now. “And mostly because your opinion matters the most to me and I was worried you wouldn’t.. approve.” With a shrug of his shoulders, Cal brings one hand up to scratch the back of his neck, clearly not really knowing how to fully describe why. “I guess it’s because you’re so close to Sophie and I don’t know. I thought you might react differently. Don’t get me wrong, I love that you’ve reacted like this. I was just prepared for anything.”

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CASSANDRA WARREN.

                  “No but keep them compliments coming, Mitchell.” Cassie happily answers, smile glossing upon her lips. The blonde couldn’t help but stop thinking about the bakeries while on vacation. Sure, palaces are fascinating and grand but nothing beat Lanford. It made her happy to see Cal since their last encounter. It was adorable hearing Trixie constantly ask about Lucy, keen to admitting admiration to her. “Once a mother, I become a mother to all. Take as many, child.” She bought too much anyway. “How did your Tinder situation end up? Find a lucky girl?”

                    Calvin chuckled in reply to her words, a grin remaining on his features. Cassie was awesome, there were no other words to describe her personality. He really liked her and the fact that she also had a daughter who Lucy really liked,  “I know exactly what you’re talking about.” He said, reaching into the bag full of baked goods to take one out,  “I did find a girl, but not thanks to Tinder. I deleted the app basically straight after we talked.”

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MARINA SANTOS.

                    Following with his requests, she didn’t want to pester him but allow him to speak when he wanted to. She knew what unfolded, shocked by it but she’d always be there for him. There was no second thought of that. “Just saw the older brother, who happened to ask about you. Actually, he is much of an Instagram snoopier. He put one in one together from my one picture. And, he said I picked a good one.” She informs with dimpled cheeks, hues glistening at him. Wrapping her arm around his waist, walking beside him. “Other than that, we just hang out by the ocean and bonded. There weren’t many of us, which is a shocker.” With how enormous her family is, only having ten of them around was calm. But, nothing too fascinating happened over the week. It was an unexpected trip which interrupted her comfortable routine with Cal. But, she could easily get back into the swing of things. “I was currently hoping not.” And she glad he had proven her small ounce of worries. Could she imagine something more? Yes. She had the optimism to her now. It felt different than any other relationship Marina. She wants nothing more for them to last, forever in particular. 

                    The mention of Victor's approval instantly made him even happier if that was possible. He wouldn’t have been mad if there had been disapprovements about the idea of Marina and Cal dating since Victor was initially one of Cal’s best friends growing up. He was thrilled though, knowing that they were good to go.  “I knew people would recognize me.”  He laughed lightly, shrugging though,  “Especially your brother though. I think we face-timed a few days before you took that photo, so he knew about the beard.”  Cal was happy that Rina was happy and especially about how happy the trip had made her. She deserved it, although he’d really missed her while she was gone.  “All I could ever possibly want is you.”  He said casually and lead them both into the living room where toys were splattered all over,  “It’s a little messy around here lately. My mom is still staying with me and I’ve been avoiding my house a lot. So, sorry about that.”

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CASEY MITCHELL.

“Yeah, but who?” he asked, more assertive now as he became increasingly worried about who it could be. His brother’s reluctance to give him the answer was waving a red flag in his head, a sign that he might not like who it was. Regardless, Calvin should’ve known better than to worry about not being happy for him. Even if was Ava, of all people, he would still find a way to share the joy he felt with him. As long as he was content, he would be, too. However, as the seconds ticked by without knowing who it was, he couldn’t help but feel anxious. “I can’t tell you if I hate her or if I don’t if you don’t tell me,” he continued, hoping that his brother would be done with his preamble. 

                   Honestly, Calvin didn’t even know why he made Casey wait any longer when he was going to tell him anyway. But he just wanted everything to work out for him - selfishly.  “I don’t think you hate her, actually. You just have to keep an open mind, because it is slightly complicated.”  He breathed out, almost sighing at the complicated part.  “It’s Marina. I don’t know how it happened, it just did and.. I’m really fucking happy.”  He watched Casey, trying to get anything out of his impressions. The anticipation was extreme, especially because this was the only approval Cal somehow needed for this relationship. Casey was the most important person in his life next to Lucy.

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SIERRA MOORE.

“Hey!” She called out to the other, turning around to face them. “How many shots do you think it’ll take me to pass out?” Sierra asked seriously, looking at the three down in front of her. “I haven’t eaten for, uh—” The brunette paused and looked down at her phone, ignoring the picture of her Sebastian on the background. “Twenty-two hours. Take a guess, go on…”

                    "I think you’re already on a good way.”  He replied, propping himself up on his arm against the bar,  “But do you think it’s a really a good idea to pass out in a bar full of creeps?”  Cal looked around, nodding into the direction of a few shady looking people,  “I mean, I’m all for getting drunk but maybe you should eat something before?”

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CASSANDRA WARREN.

    “Winner, winner, chicken dinner,” informed Cassie, proudly waving a bag from of fresh bread and pastries from The Bread Basket now. “The one thing I miss about going on an impromptu vacation are the bakery goodies. Who would’ve thought being held in a palace would restrict from enjoying the rest of the world and exploring.” She explained, briefly of her trip with Trixie and Dylan. Whoever she saw, she was willing to offer food because she was in a stellar mood - especially since she slept for more than three hours due to her jetlag. “Anyway, not poisoned or anything but just in a good mood and willing to offer you some. Your choice.” 

                   “Did I ever tell you that you’re a true life saver?”  Cal grinned at Cassie. He was starving, having run errands all day didn’t leave him with much time to eat anything. There were still two hours until he could pick Lucy up from kindergarten and without Cassandra, he’d probably starve himself until then.  “You know I’m a sucker for these freshly baked things.”

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SEBASTIAN BAKER.

“What are the best ways to get over a break up?” He asked the person next to him, he didn’t care, he’d already taken the day off, but he still felt it, and a day off work was monumental for him. “I already went sailing, and I already drank my weight in scotch. Nothing seems to be working? God, I used to be good at this.” 

                    "I don’t think being alone is going to help at all. You gotta keep yourself surrounded by people who can actually distract you.”   Cal shrugged, scratching the back of his head as he thought about other options,  “Clubs are always a good idea if you’re the type for that.”

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MARINA SANTOS.

                    She knew how much her heart thumped in her chest at any thought of him. Every thought of hers had lingered around him and how he was handling the week. Never again would she take the impromptu trip, even though she loves Victor, she missed being beside Cal every morning. She had grown into a routine rather quickly, faster than imagined. But she was falling, effortlessly falling deep for him and there was no turning back now. And thankfully, it had felt like Marina found the one - the ever destined one everyone had. “Is that so? Do you want to talk about it since I’m back now?” She asks him carefully, hand carefully resting upon his chest now. With being back, making him nothing but her full attention would’ve been something effortless. She wanted to know everything - all that happened while she was away. Even if an awful feeling pinged her, she would easily be the shoulder for Cal to lean on - when she was sitting down, of course. Her desire to jump back into spending her evenings with him and only him filled her conscience on her flight home. “Good. I got you something smaller though. Just in case, you declined my offer but I’m glad you didn’t.” She figured he wouldn’t do such a thing. Here she was, after a week, right where Marina felt like she rightfully belonged with him and only him now. That even meant future included because she could only see one with him. And, she was sold on it. Hoping the feeling was mutual because she had never fallen this quick, not ever with anyone else.

                    “Let’s not talk about it right now. I want to know more about your trip first.”  Marina was undeniably more important than his.. issues right now. Plus she was already aware of the important bits and pieces. Without thinking too much, he took the bag from her and wrapped his arm around her shoulders, leading her inside the house. Honestly, Cal didn’t need much but this was perfect. This routine they had going before she left was something he’d gotten used to way too quickly. He was comfortable with it, it was something he would love to have forever.  “Did you honestly think that I would take anything over you?”  He wouldn’t. It was much to too soon to be talking about actual love, but he couldn’t help but think that this was it. But Cal didn’t want to jinx it. The last two times he’d thought he had it all, everything fell apart within a couple of months. He didn’t want that to happen to this.. relationship. 

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MILES ORTEGA.

If this was how it was going to be from now on, Miles would have to make sure to keep his home stacked to the brim with alcohol — Or find a new place to drink with a smaller crowd of patrons, a much, much smaller crowd. This definitely wasn’t his scene anymore. “The Cellar… I forgot about that place. Wanna check it out and see if it’s less crowded?”

                    Ah, good memories had been made at The Cellar. Or rather, just memories. None of them were especially good or.. legal at the time.  “Yeah, let’s go there. Haven’t been there in ages, though.”  Cal tried to avoid going where he went to when he was younger for some odd reason..or rather he avoided going out in general now that he had Lucy. But he went anyway, for Miles.  “Let’s go somewhere else next time, though, yeah?”

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MARINA SANTOS.

                    Marina couldn’t hide any of her happiness now especially after being away for an entire week. She means each and every single word, being nothing but honest when around Cal. It had been stated distance made the heart grow fonder. She promised herself to get through this week, just a single week and her evenings would return to the sleeping image of him beside her. It had been known how quick she was falling for him. To feel genuinely happy, to have someone who made you feel in complete and utter bliss like Cal made her feel. Tightening her hold around his neck, dimpled cheeks would present themselves at his words. He really knew how to make her smile, make her feel like one in a million. “I can’t imagine at all. But, it was too long. I almost wish you could’ve come with.” In the moment, she had just wanted to enjoy every second of how simple but meaningful this felt to her. She would love to know and get catch up with everything happening over his past week. Just for now, she was going to enjoy the moment and take him in again. Unwrapping her arms, Marina began to gaze up at Cal and taking in every inch of him like months of separation had been endured behind them. The peck of his wouldn’t hold her off, this was much known but she couldn’t go complaining now. All of her happiness stood in front of her. “I’ll won’t and I promise now, Cal. The only time I would want to leave is unless you tag along with me,” she hums sweetly, smiling before hand rests upon side of his neck. “Does this mean you accept me as your gift back from Miami?”

                    He hadn’t even realized that he would miss her this badly before she left. Honestly, he’d believed that it would be fine and not such a big deal. But he’d been completely wrong, he was miserable without seeing her - especially because he had gotten so used to having her around whenever. And that’s exactly when he realized how deep his feelings actually ran for her. And shit, he was in deep.  “Good. I don’t want to sound like I’ve been miserable but this week sucked.”  He shrugged lightly, as if to play it down a bit. But dealing with so much yet again was taking a toll on him, very obviously. He couldn’t sleep, not while his mother was crying in the guest bedroom and because Lucy had taken up to falling asleep in his bed - which only led to letting her sleep there the entire night. Everything was complicated again and Cal just wanted it to end. Which, hopefully, would happen soon now that Marina was back.  “I’ll only accept you as my gift. Always.”  One thing he was thinking about intensely this past week was his own future. Completely focusing on himself for once now that his daughter had a good future ahead of her. It felt like the right time to start thinking about what he wanted for himself -- and he wanted a future with her. He wanted everything with her, more than he ever wanted it with someone else. 

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MARINA SANTOS.

                    The sight of him had been one imagined for a whole week. Marina hated the fact she needed to part away from him. Especially with everything building up, a week without him couldn’t have hurt them. If anything, it made her miss him even more and made her want to surprise him - just like the moment now. The beaming expression of hers surfaces over her face and dark chocolate hues glisten, dropping the bag with presents on the ground, thankful for none of it being glass now. Immediately wrapping her arms around him, clinging onto him like she had been separated from him for months on end. And God, she had needed to feel his embrace for quite some time. She surely had gotten spoiled over the weeks before, always being around him and spending each evening with him. “I’m coming home to you,” she whispers sweetly in his ear, standing upon her tippy toes due to their known height difference now. By now, her eyes had shut while clinging onto to him and taking on the familiar aroma of his cologne. She missed wearing his t-shirts and having the cologne of his lingering around. She missed him more than anything. She missed waking up beside him, how beautiful of a sight he had been to her while he was sound asleep. He was like art to her. “I missed you so much and your shirts. But you, definitely you.” Marina begins again in a mumble, taking much silence before speaking earlier but needing to let him know how nothing felt right without him. She wanted to know what he had done over the past week and how he was feeling. After hearing what briefly over happened, she knew she wanted to be there for him. Just to hear him and understand how he was feeling. Everything he felt would be her greatest concern because she felt the world for him. Even now, she didn’t want to pull away from being in his arms - holding onto her home and her whole world now. 

                    He couldn’t believe that she’d actually said what she said. As in, he was too happy to even begin to comprehend it all. God, how he’d missed her. Everything about her really. From the moment he’d wake up with her in the morning - which he had gotten used to quite quickly, up until to the moment they went to bed again, he’d missed all of it. It really felt like she’d been gone for longer than a week, leaving him almost stranded by himself.  “I missed you too.”  He smiled as he closed his eyes, squeezing her and hugging her closer, lifting her up from the floor a little as he did so.  “You have no idea how much, really.”  There was so much he wanted to talk to her about, but he would just enjoy every second he got to spend with her for now. Probably doing nothing but keeping her close somehow. He put her down reluctantly and let go of her to finally look at her and just.. being so happy that she was back. Tucking some of hair back behind her ears, he cupped her cheeks lightly and pecked her lips,  “Can you never go away again, please?”

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MILES ORTEGA.

“Seems like a valid explanation,” Miles said and sighed anyway. He wasn’t opposed to finding someone to take home, but that was not his main goal here. He was out of booze, and no liquor store was open at this hour. If he wanted a drink, he’d have to stay or find some other bar-like establishment. Right now he was tempted to. “Yeah, me too.“ He sighed, not in the mood to weave his way through teenagers with fake ID’s, but what else was he supposed to do. “Know any other places around here?” He asked the guy.

                    There was little that Calvin despised as much as going out in North End. It was okay during the day, not too bad. But it wasn’t his favorite place during the night or as soon as it got dark out. So, he was all for getting out of there.. or rather, in somewhere,  “The Bears Den or The Cellar are the only ones I know of. At least I used to go there, don’t know if they still exist.”

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MARINA SANTOS.

                     It had been a week too long since Marina had last seen Cal. There was an unexpected invitation and news of Victor being back in the states, after what seemed like months now. He begged his younger sister to take a trip down, seeing how Nathalia and Luiz wouldn’t miss the opportunity of seeing their only son. And she knew how much she missed him, seeing how the phone calls were never quite the same. Plus, she had needed to talk to him about how things were progressing forward with his close friend ; their close family friend. Throughout the week, she had texted Cal like no other - having making it feel like he was apart of the moment. She loved being around her family but it was clear how much she wanted to see him again. What she did next was much of a surprise, not even letting him know when her flight came in. Ringing his front door, she hide a bag worth of presents for Lucy, mostly for Lucy, seeing and hoping Marina could be a present for Cal after the week. If not, she had bought something in case - better safe than sorry. So there she was, after a week, only less than an hour back in Lanford and patiently awaiting outside for him. Clearly, she was wrapped up in everything about him, only wanting to see him and no one else.

                    A whole week of not seeing Marina had already flown by. A whole week of, honestly, missing her. Before she’d gone to visit her brother the two of them had basically spent every free minute with one another and now he hadn’t seen her for what felt like an eternity to him. But he had gotten stuff done, nonetheless. Or rather, managed to distract himself even though he had way too much time on his hands. A lot of it was dedicated to his mom, who was seriously thinking about a separation for her and his dad - which he was able to understand completely. The whole ordeal with his father and the new sister was a lot to take in and, to be honest, Calvin hadn’t talked to his father ever since it happened. And he avoided talking about it all with Casey as well. He knew it wasn’t the right thing to do, but can anyone blame Cal for not wanting drama in his life for once? It was only somewhat natural for him to try and avoid everyone for as long as he possibly could. Especially since his mom was still a lot over at his place or, like right now, out with Lucy and sending him pictures of his daughter every five minutes. When the bell rang he didn’t think it would be anything ‘special’. His mom had ordered so many things over the course of a week, he was surprised when his door bell didn’t ring at least once a day. But when he opened the door and saw Marina standing there.. he was sure the surprise was clearly visible all over his face,  “What are you doing here?”  There was a huge grin on his lips as he spoke and he literally wasted no time and hugged her instantly.